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Category Archives: Sports
Sports in Durham
I am not a die-hard sports fan by any means, but I enjoy going to sporting events a few times a year, and this was something that I considered when moving to Durham. When I was living in New York, … Continue reading
Things I Love About Business School, Especially Fuqua
I am in a reflective mood. I am now 7.5 terms (including Global Institute) done with my Fuqua MBA, with 1 to go. In all facets, this has been a great 2 years. Also, for all of you reading, second … Continue reading
Posted in Around Campus, Around Durham, Duke Basketball, Sports, Student Life, Why Fuqua
Tagged About Fuqua, Advice, Basketball, Business Values, Cameron Crazies, Community, Dining, Distinguished Speaker, Fun, Fuqua Culture, Industry Insight, Lifestyle, Personal Growth, Personal Insight, School/Work/Life Balance, Second Year, Transformative Experience, Travel, Why Fuqua
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Not an Average Ski Trip
During the second week of Spring Break (yes, we get two weeks off, which is another thing I LOVE about this school!), 40 first-year and second-year students travelled to Park City, Utah, for an annual ski trip. The best thing … Continue reading
Posted in Events, Sports, Student Clubs, Student Life
Tagged About Fuqua, Community, First Year, Fun, Fuqua Culture, Personal Insight, School/Work/Life Balance, Second Year, Socializing, Spring Break, Student Club, Traditions, Travel
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Rockin’ and Rollin’ in the World of Sports Business
“Sport is like rock ‘n’ roll. Both are dominant cultural forces, both speak an international language, and both are all about emotions.” I found the above quote from Phil Knight, the founder of Nike. I ran across it while preparing … Continue reading
Posted in Around Campus, Careers, Events, International, Sports, Student Clubs, Student Life, Technology, Entertainment & Media, Why Fuqua
Tagged About Fuqua, Applicable Knowledge, Basketball, Case Competition, Conferences, Cross-disciplinary, Extra-curricular, First Year, Fun, Global Business, Hands-on Experience, Industry Insight, MMS, Networking, Passions, Student Club, Student Involvement, Teamwork, Why Fuqua
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Business School Isn’t Just about Accounting
Some prospective students might be under the impression that all we do at Fuqua is attend class, have group meetings, study in the library, and recruit with any and all companies that visit campus. I am here to dispel those … Continue reading
1 Term Down, 3 To Go
What a whirlwind of a first term that was! I can’t believe it has been over 10 weeks since I packed up the U-Haul and drove from Boston to Durham. Any doubts that I had about leaving the workforce for … Continue reading
Posted in Academics, Around Campus, Events, Leadership & Ethics, Sports, Student Clubs, Student Life, Technology, Entertainment & Media, Why Fuqua
Tagged About Fuqua, Career Resources, Classes, Client Consulting Practicum, Distinguished Speaker, Extra-curricular, First Year, Fuqua on Board, Global Academic Travel Experience, Health, Industry Insight, Leadership, Socializing, Student Club, Teams, Teamwork, Why Fuqua
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Refocused On My Final Year
As a second-year student at Fuqua, my first four days back on campus were spent in a re-orientation, to readjust to the student lifestyle. It’s a unique time to reflect with your classmates on how your first year went, what … Continue reading
Posted in Academics, Around Campus, Events, Miscellaneous, Sports, Student Clubs, Student Life
Tagged Accounting, Classes, Community, Extra-curricular, Faculty, Fun, Networking, Orientation, Personal Insight, Second Year, Student Club, Student Involvement, Summer
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Campout, Part Deux
It’s been over a week since Campout 2012, and I still laugh at the awesomeness that is Campout. For those unfamiliar with the event, it’s a yearly tradition and opportunity for graduate students at Duke to gain season basketball tickets. … Continue reading
Posted in Around Campus, Duke Basketball, Events, Sports, Student Life
Tagged Basketball, Blue Devils, Campout, Community, Duke, Fun, Team Spirit, Traditions
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Blue Devils “Campout” For Tickets
About a year ago, while at a conference in Dubai I ran across a French colleague. He learned that I was about to quit my job to pursue an MBA at Duke. His immediate reaction was “Wow! So you are … Continue reading
Posted in Around Campus, Duke Basketball, Events, International, Sports, Student Life
Tagged Advice, Basketball, Blue Devils, Campout, Community, Duke, Fun, Parents, Personal Insight, Team Spirit, Teams, Teamwork, Traditions
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MBA Games — A Weekend of Fun
The MBA Games is an annual competition that brings teams from top MBA programs across the country to Durham to compete in fun events alongside amazing Special Olympics athletes. The competition started in 1989 and since then, has evolved into … Continue reading
Posted in Around Campus, Events, Sports, Student Clubs, Student Life
Tagged Community, Duke, Fun, Giving Back, MBA Games, Rivalry, Student Involvement, Team Fuqua, Team Spirit, Teamwork, Traditions
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